Spanish American War and Imperialism

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations

• They needed more natural resources

• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods

• All of the Above

Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 

• The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan

• After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars

• U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.

• U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

Which of the following were reasons for the Spanish-American War? (Choose 3 that apply)

• The German Kaiser's use of unrestricted submarine warfare

• Humanitarian support for rights of Cubans

• The publication of the Zimmermann Note

• Increased desire for new markets for American goods

• Public outcry after the sinking of the USS Maine

Which of the following was a significant result of the Spanish-American War?

• The United States formed a naval alliance with Germany.

• The United States gained control of Texas.

• The United States repealed the Monroe Doctrine.

• The United States established itself as a major world power.

What impact did the Spanish-American War have on the diplomatic status of the United States?

• The war was a humiliating defeat for America and reduced the nation’s status.

• The war was a stalemate that neither hurt nor helped America's status.

• The war was a decisive victory, but did little to improve America's status as a world power.

• The war was a decisive victory that helped the United States become a world power.

What United States perspective is being portrayed about imperialism in the image above?

• Pro-imperialist

• Anti-imperialist

• Isolationist

• Militarist

Which of the following statements BEST represents Social Darwinism as it applies to American imperialism?

• To avoid social unrest, religious and scientific worlds should be kept separate.

• Based on the laws of nature, powerful nations were justified in dominating weaker nations.

• Human beings had reached a point where competition among nations was no longer necessary.

• The world's economic and social problems could best be corrected with the spread of Socialism.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about America's entrance into war in 1898?

• America was finally drawn into the Spanish-American War after years of protest against unrestricted submarine warfare.

• America's entry into World War I was largely motivated by a desire to form an economic alliance with Russia.

• America was led into the Spanish-American War by motivations of imperialism, expansion, and economic gain.

• A broadened view of "Manifest Destiny" led the United States to join World War I in hopes of gaining land in Europe.

Which message is BEST represented in the political cartoon above?

• The United States needed to complete Manifest Destiny.

• The United States needed to continue a policy of isolationism.

• The United States needed to acquire new foreign territories.

• The United States needed to concentrate on domestic social issues.

How did the use of yellow journalism in the late 1800s impact American foreign policy?

• It discouraged support for the Panamanian Revolution and the construction of an isthmus canal.

• It rallied support for the expansion of American territorial claims on the African continent.

• It encouraged the government to promote freedom of the press in new territories.

• It prompted jingoism and led to a public outcry for government intervention to stop atrocities in Cuba.